Type Case study
Francúzsko
LanguageFrench
ProviderINRS
This case study looks at the problems faced in nurseries. Indeed, It is not uncommon for nursery staff to suffer from low back problems, often the cause of significant absenteeism. In Strasbourg, in the Bas-Rhin, the two nurseries of the Stenger Bachmann foundation have been working for several...
Type Guides & Tools
Dánsko
LanguageDanish
ProviderIndustry community for the working environment for welfare and public administration
This guide is about sustainable ergonomic work routines in day-care centres. It contains information on how ergonomics and pedagogical professionalism go hand in hand and points to specific bad habits and how to break them .
Type Case study
Poľsko
LanguageEnglish
ProviderEU OSHA
ARTEX is a small sewing plant with 14 female employees working five-day single shifts. Repetitive tasks, performed seated, increase the risk of MSDs. In addition to legally-required medical checks, assessment of individual workstations led to improvements in work organisation, layout and equipment...
Type Guides & Tools
Švajčiarsko
LanguageFrench
ProviderInstitut universitaire romand de Santé au Travail
This guide to risk prevention in childcare facilities deals with MSDs by giving concrete examples of hazardous work situations and recommendations for preventing them.
Type Visual resources
Švédsko
LanguageEnglish, Swedish
ProviderSwedish Work Environment Authority
The first part of this video concerns MSDs in a fish factory. By looking at the organisational differences in men's and women's tasks it shows how this leads to gender differences in the ill health suffered by the men and women. It is an animation film with voiceover. Available in English and...